>> have reliable information that you can then move forward with

>> and know how to stay on track (and manage your costs) along the way?

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How much will it cost to build or renovate your home?And why isn't it simple to find out?

And how can you deliver the home you're dreaming ofon the budget you plan to spend?

For many homeowners planning to build or renovate their family homesthe most common challenge and biggest fear is BUDGET.

How much will it cost to build and renovate?

How much should I spend on my project?

Why is everything so expensive?

And how can I prevent big budget blowouts?

DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?

Many make the mistake of finding out the cost of their project as a one-step process.

They wait until they're just about to start construction to get their project formally costed (sending it out to a collection of builders they hardly know), and have invested months and $$$ in drawings.

Or they make urgent decisions on what design option they’ll proceed on, or how they’ll go about their design, without gathering important information first.

They barrel ahead on limited advice, and get a WAY down the track, only to find out ...

they haven’t made the right choices

they can’t afford their project

they can’t get the right finance

or their dream home isn’t as achievable as they thought.

And they’ve invested time, money, energy and emotion, in a bunch of drawings of a home (and dream) they can’t afford to build or renovate.

Unfortunately, by that stage, they’ve fallen in love with their future home, even mentally moved in … and it’s back to square one (or walking away completely).

This is why so many projects get binned, ending up as paper in a drawer, or homeowners spend years trapped in the "we're planning our project" phase.

Or (which can be worse), people move forward, unaware of just how much their project is about to blowout in $$. And then get stuck with a half-finished home, a bunch of extra costs and an inability to fund the completion of their family home.

It’s a frustrating and heart-breaking process. Not to mention time-consuming, and a waste of money and energy too.

And far too many homeowners go through this experience that don't have to.

When renovating and building, budget overruns are rarelytens or hundreds of dollars.

More often, they're thousands, if not tens (or hundreds) of thousands of $$.

And this can have a long-lasting impact on your lifestyle and financial future.

WHAT IF IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THAT WAY FOR YOU?

WHAT IF, INSTEAD, YOU ...

KNOW HOW SET YOUR BUDGET + FIND OUT THE COST FOR YOUR PROJECT

COULD CONFIDENTLY REVIEW YOUR BUDGET TO KNOW YOU WERE KEEPING ON TRACK

HAD SYSTEMS TO ANTICIPATE SELECTIONS AND TRACK YOUR SPENDING

RESEARCH SHOWS THAT 50% OF PROJECTS GO OVER BUDGET.YOU CAN AVOID BEING ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THAT STATISTIC!

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As an architect with over 25 years of industry experience, and having designed hundreds (and hundreds) of homes for homeowners like you, I see budget often being a source of many challenges, abandoned projects and broken dreams.

I created Set + Stick To Your Budget to help you understand the best way to approach the setting of, checking and spending of your renovation or building budget ... so you can avoid the heartache, stress and dramas many experience.

Instead of avoiding the $$ subject altogether ...or waiting too long determine what the actual cost will be ...or relying upon your designer or builder to meet and manage your budget ...take control and get informed.

How to Set + Stick to Your Budget will help you do just that.

"You have helped us move forward with clarity and confidence, and it's great hearing every tradie or supplier I talk to saying "Wow, you've really done your homework!" Yep, I listen to Amelia!" - Kate

"We had never even considered building as an option until we started listening to your information and suddenly it all seems less daunting and achievable, we really appreciate it." - Paul and Francine

"We love the super practical advice offered by Undercover Architect. The information is offered in layman terms, easy to understand and follow, and always ensuring that finer details are not missed. Such a great source of information for our clients intending to build or going through the process. Very informative and helpful all round for our clients. Thank you Undercover Architect." - Proctor Building Solutions

"Thank you for all the wonderful info you share, and I think this subject will be just as invaluable as all of the education I have received from you so far! It certainly is a scary, self doubting experience which I am both excited and nervous to take on next year! But I must say had I not come across the wonderful world of UA I would be totally lost." - Jo Jo

"Amelia is in a league/class of her own when it comes to demystifying the process and providing guidance in plain jargon free, yet highly informed English." - Christopher Megowan, Megowan Architectural

How to Set + Stick To Your Budget will enable you to make your future new home or renovation a realitywhilst staying on track with your $$$.

What's inside How to Set + Stick To Your Budget? Let's take a look ...

Everything is yours to access as soon as you purchase, and there's no expiry.Move through it at your own pace, and refer back to it as often as you need.

Workshop | How to find out the cost of your renovation or new build (Valued at $295)

In this workshop, I outline the best ways to find out what it'll cost you to build or renovate your family home. In taking you through 6 key milestones in your project timeline, I share:

how you can be establishing, checking or spending your budget at each point

what resources to access and who's advice to trust along the way

the type of costing information you can rely upon at each of these milestones

how to structure your team to get the best budget saving results

and I also discuss current construction costs to get you started

E-Book | How to Set + Stick To Your Budget When Renovating or Building Your Home (Valued at $195)

This E-Book is a fantastic resource and workbook. Including Chapters such as: 'Money Saving Myths Busted', 'Budget Blowouts (and how to stop them before they begin', 'What to do if you Realise Your Budget is Unrealistic', 'Spending Your Budget + Staying On Track,' and 'Money Pits' ... plus truthbombs and helpful tips!

This E-Book will enable you to make your future new home or renovation a reality, whilst managing the $$ along the way. Do the exercises, take notes as you go, and identify the action steps to implement in your project - whatever stage you're at.

Bonus 01 | Resources(Valued at $49)

We've curated some fantastic resources to help with calculating your budget, plus other useful tools to use throughout your project. There's also some extra listening and reading on important project areas, and key terminology definitions that trip many up.

Bonus 02 | Budget Spreadsheet Template (Valued at $99)

Setting your budget is one piece of the puzzle. Tracking your spending is another essential part of avoiding cost overruns, and project management. This template spreadsheet will help with early budget setting, and then managing your budget throughout.

Bonus 03 | Selections Spreadsheet(Valued at $149)

One of the biggest areas of mistakes, challenges and cost overruns happens purely because homeowners aren't aware of all the selections they need to make. This spreadsheet gives you a templated list for Exterior and Interior selections. Consider it your project shopping list!

Undercover Architect is the award-winning online resource to help and teach you how to design, build or renovate your home.

As a wife, and mum to 3 young kids, and as an award-winning architect and serial renovator, I know the right home design can simplify your life, and be great for your family – now and always.

And I know also how nerve-wracking it can be to get your new home or reno built, especially when you've never done it before.

With experience in over 250 projects, I share knowledge and experience from over 25 years in the industry. A big range of budgets, and all types of homes, sites and families.

I'm on a mission to teach you what you need to know. So you don’t have to make mistakes. Mistakes that can cost time, money and cause mountains of stress as you create your future home.

My goal is to simplify your project, and help you feel confident and informed as you enjoy the process of building or renovating that home you're dreaming of.

Settle in ... you're in the right place to get the help and knowledge you need.

- Amelia, UA x

Hi – I’m Amelia …

With twenty years in this industry, helping hundreds of homeowners and as a client myself, I want to help you save time, money and heartache. I believe great design makes your home feel great, and you feel great in your home. You, the homeowner, are the key to unlocking what's possible for your home. Undercover Architect is your secret ally.

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